Rev. Jesse Jackson to lead march in Peru seeking answers in Jelani Day investigation
PERU – The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the famed civil rights activist will be gathering with others in front of the Peru police station Tuesday asking for justice in the ongoing death investigation of a 25-year-old Black man
State Rep pens letter to Peru Police about Day investigation
PERU – A State Representative and Chairman of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus is asking the Peru Police Department to turn over Jelani Day’s case to the Illinois State Police. The letter by State Representative Kam Buckner
Request denied for Queen tribute band concert at City Park in Streator
STREATOR – Plans for a ticketed concert at the Plumb Pavilion bites the dust. Toni Pettit and Cinda Bond, organizers of Jammin’ at the Clock, asked for the city’s approval to have a Queen cover band
ALCS Game 5: Houston takes 3-2 series lead with 9-1 win vs. Red Sox
The Houston Astros beat Boston 9-1 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series on Wednesday, moving them just one win away from another trip to the World Series. Houston pitcher Framber Valdez was perfect through four
Pass rusher Whitney Mercilus signs with Green Bay Packers after release from Houston Texans
31-year old Whitney Mercilus has signed with the Green Bay Packers, shortly after he became a free agent when the Houston Texans released him on Tuesday. The 10-year veteran turned down more money elsewhere to sign with
Mendota to move forward with Fire Department Study
MENDOTA – A third party will be brought in to help determine if the city of Mendota needs to upgrade their level of service for the Fire Department. The Mendota City Council voted Monday to move forward